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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Baku

8 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Baku, Azerbaijan

Updated April 15, 2020

Unusual Attractions in Baku

Baku, Azerbaijan

Yanar Dağ (Fire Mountain)

Mysterious hillside with a continuously burning natural fire.

Baku, Azerbaijan

Fire Temple of Baku

A shrine of fire worship built on top of a natural flame.

Baku, Azerbaijan

Mud Volcanoes of Azerbaijan

Home to nearly a third of the world's mud volcanoes, Azerbaijan is home to a messy, bubbling, and sometimes explosive landscape.

Baku, Azerbaijan

Museum of Miniature Books

A gigantic collection of teeny, tiny books.

Baku, Azerbaijan

Musical Stone of Gobustan

Resonant stone, that has been played since prehistoric times.

Baku, Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum

A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.

Baku, Azerbaijan

Heydar Aliyev Center

The building's fluid, wavelike walls are a true feat of architectural ingenuity.

Baku, Azerbaijan

The Maiden Tower

This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.

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